The Pope's Monthly Intentions: May 2018

That the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to thechallenges that face the world today.

In The News

THANK YOU! To all the parents for cooking and or donations of money for the meals for our youth during the religious education year.

DONATIONS FOR RED CROSS BLOOD DRAW We have been asked to donate food and beverages for the local blood draw that will be held on June 5th. We have been asked to donate 5 dozen cookies, brownies, or some fresh fruit. If you would be able to donate, please contact: Carolyn Nordhus (234-5972) and let her know. Altar Society will be furnishing the rest of the food. Thank you for your help.

BILINGUAL MASS MAY 27TH @ 10:30 AM Mass for our graduating seniors with a reception following bilingual mass. There are 19 graduates this year

VIRTUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR KIDS The Safe Environment presentations for all kinder-12 grade children are being presented during catechism classes. These presentations are done each year. They are presented so that the children recognize how to protect themselves and report sexual abuse, bullying and inappropriate use of the internet. All parents or adults interested in more information contact Elida Fernandez @ 318-0917

LIVING WITH CHRIST RETREAT Mark your calendars! Saturday, Oct. 6th

Pre-registration Packets For Religious Ed. are due May 25th For second year Sacra. Prep students.

REMINDER For all committee or group leaders, you are not to lend out church or hall keys. Wedding and quinceañera season is about to begin and anyone needing access to the hall or church must sign out keys from the church secretary, Elida Fernandez, 318-0917

General Information

ANNULMENTS Are you divorced and in need of an annulment? Please speak to Fr. Gus. Remember according the Marriage Tribunal Policy you must be divorced 1 year before you can start proceedings

REMINDER: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO BY THURSDAY EVENING @ secSt.vincent2015 for publishing on Friday morning.

Sign-up sheet for Mass intentions There is a clipboard with a sign-up sheet for anyone requesting an intention for mass. Donations are welcomed and may be placed in envelopes provided by the clipboard

Spanish Prayer Group Meets every Thursdays at 6:00 pm here at St. Vincent

Prepares - Pregnancy & Parenting Support If you or any one you know is expecting and in need of support, please contact our Prepares program coordinator Jeannie Reimers at 318-9082 Our program works with vulnerable families to provide services to strengthen families. Prepares will be handing out diapers on Wednesday the 13th instead of the 4th Wednesday of the month. From 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

VOLUNTEERS All approved volunteers that are cleared to work with minors and vulnerable adults will be listed on the bulletin board. For specific information please contact Elida Fernandez, 318-0917. If your volunteer is not listed, they are not allowed to help where minors or vulnerable adults are involved.

Prepares

If you or any one you know is expecting and in need of support, please contact our Prepares program coordinator Jeannie Reimers at 318-9082 Our program works with vulnerable families to provide services to strengthen families. Pamper donations are being accepted for the next 2 weeks, leave on table at the back of church or contact:Jeannie Reimers if you prefer to donate money. Thank you for your generous contributions.